Swim Lesson registrations for Santa Monica Residents begin Wednesday January 26th at 6:00am. Non Santa Monica residents begin Wednesday February 2nd at 6:00am.
Read MoreSWIM CENTER CLOSED - MONDAY JANUARY 17TH
The Swim Center will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday, January 17th.
Read MoreSwim Center Closed - Friday January 14th
The Swim Center will perform routine maintenance of the surge pits and auto fill systems for the pools and locker room floors on Friday, January 14th. This will cause a shut down of the entire facility between the hours of 6:00 am – 3:00 pm on this day.
Read MoreATTENTION! WATER AEROBICS CANCELLED 01/03/22
Tonight’s water aerobics class has been cancelled for 01/03/22
Read MoreSwim Center - Winter/Spring Schedule Starting Monday January 3rd
SMSC Winter/ Spring
Monday
Fitness 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00am & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 9:00am & 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Fitness 8:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00am & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 9:00am & 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Fitness 6:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Splash 6:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
Fitness 9:00am - 5:00pm
Splash 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
Fitness 9:00am - 5:00pm
Splash 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thanksgiving Hours At Swim Center
Facility will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday November 27th at our scheduled time.
Read MoreFitness Pool Lap Swim Limited Lanes, Sunday November 21st
Sharks Swim Meet will take place on Sunday November 21st from 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Fitness Pool will have limited lap lanes during this times.
Read MoreSwim Center Closed - Friday November 12th
The Swim Center will perform routine maintenance of the deck drains and locker room main lines on Friday, November 12th. This will cause a shut down of the entire facility between the hours of 6:00 am – 3:00 pm on this day.
Read MoreFitness Pool Closed: Friday October 22nd 6:00am-8:00pm
The Santa Monica Swim Center Fitness Pool will be closed from 6:00am – 8:00pm on Friday, October 22nd due to Santa Monica College Water Polo Tournament. Limited lap lanes in Splash Pool, check website for hours. Come cheer the team on!
Read MoreFitness Pool Closed: Friday October 15th 6:00am-8:00pm
The Santa Monica Swim Center Fitness Pool will be closed from 6:00am – 8:00pm on Friday, October 15th due to Santa Monica College Water Polo Tournament. Limited lap lanes in Splash Pool, check website for hours. Come cheer the team on!
Read MoreSplash Pool Closed Friday September 3rd all day & partial Saturday September 4th
Due to an unexpected maintenance emergency, the Santa Monica Swim Center Splash Pool will be closed all day Friday, 9/3 and for a partial day on Saturday, 9/4. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and would be happy to assist you in making another reservation for a different time and day. To make a new reservation, please call the Swim Center at 310-458-4933. Thank you for your understanding
Read MoreFall operational hours begin August 30th + New Lap Swim reservation times August 29th
Reservations to book lap swim lanes will open at 8:00 pm, beginning August 29th. Please check our “Hours and Fees” tab for new fall operational hours and more information.
Read MoreSwim Center Closed Monday, September 6th
Santa Monica Swim Center will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday
Read MoreWATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (AGES 16+)
This class is for participants 16 years and older who would like to become a Certified Water Safety Instructor. Students will receive in-depth online learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice. All participants should have access to the internet.
Class Prerequisites:
Complete 25 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, elementary back stroke, sidestroke and 15 yards butterfly
Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water
Tread water for 1 minute
Requirements for Successful Completion
This is a blended learning course; all participants must have access to the internet
Attend all classes (no exceptions)
Complete all on-line segments and turn in weekly progress reports
Pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on written exams
Dates & Times: Friday September 10 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday September 18 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday September 19 9:00am-5:30pm
Saturday September 25 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday September 26 9:00am-5:30pm
Fees: Residents $275 Non-Residents $313 Materials Fee $37
Fitness Pool Lap Swim Limited Lanes, Sunday August 8th
Sharks Swim Meet will take place on Sunday August 8th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Fitness Pool will have limited lap lanes during this times.
Read MoreLifeguard Training Class (Ages 15+)
The City of Santa Monica is excited to bring you the American Red Cross blended learning lifeguard training class. This class is for participants 15 years and older who would like to become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. We will combine in depth on line learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration and Title 22 (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel). In order to pass the course and receive certification, participants are required to attend all sessions of the course for the full times listed, no exceptions.
Dates & Times:
Friday August 13 5:30pm-7":30pm
Saturday August 21 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday August 22 9:00am-5:30pm
Saturday August 28 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday August 29 9:00am-5:30pmFees: Residents $221 Non-Residents $259 Materials Fee $37
Please note that class prerequisites include being able to swim 300 yards non-stop (front crawl and breaststroke), being able to retrieve a 10lb weight from deep water and then swim 20 yards with the weight using only your legs.
Read MoreCommunity Aquatics Fall 2021 Swim Lesson Registration
Swim Lesson registrations for Santa Monica Residents begin Wednesday August 11 at 6:00am. Non Santa Monica residents begin Wednesday August 18 at 6:00am.
Read MoreSwim Center - 06-29-21
Attention Lap Swimmers:
Beginning June 29, 2021 Lap swim same day call in reservations will take place between the hours of 8:15 am-10:00 am.
Read MoreSwim Center Update - 06-26-21
Swim Center admission fees are changing July 1, 2021. Check out our “Hours & Fees” page for more information
Read MoreSwim Center Re-Opening Updates
The Swim Center is happy to announce Family Recreation Swimming is back beginning Tuesday, June 29th! Reservations and drop ins welcome. Space is limited!
Reservations can be made online on Sundays at 7am for the upcoming week. All reserved participants will have a 15 minute window to check in. If a reserved participant is not present for check in, they will be charged and their space will be forfeited.
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